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AP52 FTV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,394 mi
Last recorded202,394 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 202,394 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 190,081 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 173,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 158,326 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 142,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 142,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 125,187 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 125,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 108,071 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 91,384 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 73,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,296 miles

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,689 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 40,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AP52 FTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP52 FTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 FTV registered?

AP52 FTV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is AP52 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 FTV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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